Students aren’t the only ones feeling unsafe and frustrated. Homeowners experience it, too.

“Visitors come over, where can they park? You don’t want to have your visitors park around the corner and then something happens to them,” said Davis.

Davis said her family has racked up 12 tickets in the last year, leaving them nearly $500 out. They’re looking to move, but for now, will take their chances.

The City of Norfolk spokeswoman says the edges of the driveways are part of the city’s right of way, and so it is illegal to park there. She also said residents have been contacted multiple times about proper parking.